Fisheries

Review Fisheries

Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics used to control vibriosis in fish: A review

Sevdan Yilmaz, Ebru Yilmaz, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Einar Ringo, Ehsan Ahmadifar, Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif

Summary: The aquaculture industry continues to face challenges such as infectious diseases and deteriorating water quality, with vibriosis being a common threat. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics have emerged as effective alternatives to antibiotics in enhancing fish immunity and reducing mortality from vibriosis, contributing to the sustainability and welfare of farmed fish.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Exposure to imidacloprid induce oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis and mitophagy via NF-kappaB/JNK pathway in grass carp hepatocytes

Zhiruo Miao, Zhiying Miao, Shengchen Wang, Hao Wu, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Exposure to IMI caused oxidative stress in grass carp hepatocytes, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis, and mitophagy.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Fisheries

Hematological methods in fish-Not only for beginners

Malgorzata Witeska, Elzbieta Kondera, Katarzyna Lugowska, Bartosz Bojarski

Summary: Hematological analyses are commonly used in evaluating fish health and welfare, with results sensitive to various environmental factors. Both manual and automatic methods are utilized in fish hematology research.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Remote sensing and geostatistics in urban water-resource monitoring: a review

Zhixin Liu, Jiayi Xu, Mingzhe Liu, Zhengtong Yin, Xuan Liu, Lirong Yin, Wenfeng Zheng

Summary: Currently, many cities are dealing with serious water resource issues caused by urbanization. Remote sensing and geostatistics have been widely used in urban water resource monitoring with the advancements in technology. The aim of this study is to review the application of remote sensing and geostatistics in monitoring urban water resources and discuss their further development. The research methods involve bibliometric analysis of existing literature in this field, and exploration of the use of remote sensing and geostatistics in improving urban water resource monitoring capacity. The study concludes that remote sensing and geostatistics can greatly enhance the monitoring capacity of urban water resources, leading to more efficient utilization.

MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH (2023)

Article Fisheries

Impact of dam construction on precipitation: a regional perspective

Xiaolei Zhu, Ziyi Xu, Zhixin Liu, Mingzhe Liu, Zhengtong Yin, Lirong Yin, Wenfeng Zheng

Summary: This study evaluates the impact of large-scale dam construction on regional precipitation, and finds that dam construction increases the precipitation values.

MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH (2023)

Article Fisheries

Atrazine exposure induces necroptosis through the P450/ROS pathway and causes inflammation in the gill of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)

Tong Xu, Qiaohan Liu, Dan Chen, Yanyan Liu

Summary: This study reveals that Atrazine exposure induces necroptosis and inflammation in the gills of common carp through the P450/ROS pathway. The findings provide valuable insights into the mechanism of Atrazine-induced injury in common carp.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

Connecting to the oceans: supporting ocean literacy and public engagement

Rachel Kelly, Karen Evans, Karen Alexander, Silvana Bettiol, Stuart Corney, Coco Cullen-Knox, Christopher Cvitanovic, Kristy de Salas, Gholam Reza Emad, Liam Fullbrook, Carolina Garcia, Sierra Ison, Scott Ling, Catriona Macleod, Amelie Meyer, Linda Murray, Michael Murunga, Kirsty L. Nash, Kimberley Norris, Michael Oellermann, Jennifer Scott, Jonathan S. Stark, Graham Wood, Gretta T. Pecl

Summary: Enhancing public understanding of the ocean and fostering connections with the ocean is crucial for achieving sustainable ocean management by 2030. Through education, cultural connections, technological developments, and knowledge exchange, it is possible to improve perceptions of the ocean and garner wider societal support for effective ocean conservation.

REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (2022)

Review Fisheries

Habitat value of bivalve shellfish and seaweed aquaculture for fish and invertebrates: Pathways, synthesis and next steps

Seth J. Theuerkauf, Luke T. Barrett, Heidi K. Alleway, Barry A. Costa-Pierce, Adam St Gelais, Robert C. Jones

Summary: Aquaculture can negatively impact coastal ecosystems but can also provide valuable ecosystem goods and services, including increasing the abundance and species richness of wild, mobile macrofauna. The cultivation of bivalve shellfish and seaweed can positively influence the structure and function of faunal communities through various mechanisms such as providing structured habitat and food resources.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics improved the functionality of aquafeed: Upgrading growth, reproduction, immunity and disease resistance in fish

Md Fazle Rohani, S. M. Majharul Islam, Md Kabir Hossain, Zannatul Ferdous, Muhammad AB. Siddik, Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Uthpala Padeniya, Christopher Brown, Md Shahjahan

Summary: Aquaculture plays a crucial role in global fish production sustainability, but also poses risks of pathogen and chemical transmission. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics are popular dietary supplements that can enhance growth performance and immune competence of aquatic animals.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Review Fisheries

Environmental enrichment in fish aquaculture: A review of fundamental and practical aspects

Pablo Arechavala-Lopez, Maria J. Cabrera-alvarez, Caroline M. Maia, Joao L. Saraiva

Summary: Environmental enrichment (EE) can improve the welfare of captive fish by providing new stimulation to meet their needs, while reducing stress and abnormal behaviors. Current fish farming environments are often designed without much consideration for animal welfare, but there is increasing interest in exploring different enrichment strategies to promote fish welfare.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Effect of fish meal substitution with fermented soy pulp on growth performance, digestive enzyme, amino acid profile, and immune-related gene expression of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Muhammad Anamul Kabir, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Mohammad Khairul Azhar Abdul Razab, Nik Shahman Nik Ahmad Ariff, Tanmay Sarkar, Siddhartha Pati, Hisham Atan Edinur, Khairiyah Mat, Tamer Ahmed Ismail, Lee Seong Wei

Summary: The study demonstrates that using FSP as a replacement product is a novel approach, which can enhance the production efficiency of aquafeed. The experimental results show that optimal fish growth and health status can be achieved under 50% FSP inclusion.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Article Fisheries

The future of ocean governance

Bianca Haas, Mary Mackay, Camilla Novaglio, Liam Fullbrook, Michael Murunga, Carla Sbrocchi, Jan McDonald, Phillipa C. McCormack, Karen Alexander, Maree Fudge, Lyn Goldsworthy, Fabio Boschetti, Ian Dutton, Leo Dutra, Jeffrey McGee, Yannick Rousseau, Erica Spain, Robert Stephenson, Joanna Vince, Chris Wilcox, Marcus Haward

Summary: Ocean governance is complex and influenced by multiple drivers, including formal rules, evidence-based decision-making, legitimacy, stakeholder engagement, and community empowerment. Major risks include resource overexploitation, inequitable distribution of benefits, and inadequate adaptation to changing conditions. The future of ocean governance can vary between 'Business as Usual' and a 'More Sustainable Future', with structured actions needed to move towards the latter.

REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (2022)

Review Fisheries

Benefits and applications of Moringa oleifera as a plant protein source in Aquafeed: A review

Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Mustafa Shukry, Joanna Nowosad, Dariusz Kucharczyk

Summary: The article discusses the use of plant protein sources as alternatives to fish meal protein in aquaculture, with a focus on the application of Moringa oleifera and its effects on fish growth and immune function.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Cryptocaryon irritans (Brown, 1951) is a serious threat to aquaculture of marine fish

Yanwei Li, Biao Jiang, Zequan Mo, Anxing Li, Xueming Dan

Summary: Cryptocaryon irritans is a highly virulent obligate parasite that causes marine white spot disease in marine fish. While traditional treatments are not suitable for open environments, new measures such as oral chemical drugs, plant components, vaccines, and biological control are being developed as promising methods for treating and preventing cryptocaryoniasis in open aquaculture systems.

REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Health benefits and potential applications of fucoidan (FCD) extracted from brown seaweeds in aquaculture: An updated review

Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Mahmoud Alagawany, Caterina Faggio, Joanna Nowosad, Dariusz Kucharczyk

Summary: Due to the high incidence of fish and shrimp diseases, the use of immunomodulators in aquaculture has become a pressing need. This literature review focuses on the application of fucoidan (FCD), a bioactive sulfated polysaccharide found in brown seaweeds, in aquaculture. Studies have shown that FCD has beneficial effects on the growth, intestinal health, antioxidant capacity, and immune responses of various finfish and shellfish species. It also shows potential in modulating toxicity signs and increasing the resistance of fish and shrimp against bacterial and viral infections.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

Paraquat induces apoptosis, programmed necrosis, and immune dysfunction in CIK cells via the PTEN/PI3K/AKT axis

Xu Shi, Wenjing Zhu, Ting Chen, Wei Cui, Xiaojing Li, Shiwen Xu

Summary: Exposure to paraquat leads to oxidative stress and activation of the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway, resulting in apoptosis and programmed necrosis in CIK cells, leading to immune dysfunction.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

Stabilized fermentation product of Cetobacterium somerae improves gut and liver health and antiviral immunity of zebrafish

Mingxu Xie, Yadong Xie, Yu Li, Wei Zhou, Zhen Zhang, Yalin Yang, Rolf Erik Olsen, Einar Ringo, Chao Ran, Zhigang Zhou

Summary: Probiotics are widely used in aquafeeds to improve fish health and resistance to pathogens. This study examined the effects of a stabilized fermentation product of Cetobacterium somerae on zebrafish gut, liver health, and antiviral immunity. Results showed that the dietary supplement improved liver and gut health while enhancing antiviral immunity in zebrafish.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2022)

Article Fisheries

The effect of dietary combined herbs extracts (oak acorn, coriander, and common mallow) on growth, digestive enzymes, antioxidant and immune response, and resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila infection in common carp, Cyprinus carpio

Mehdi Raissy, Hamed Ghafarifarsani, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Ehab R. El-Haroun, Saeid Shahbazi Naserabad, Hien Van Doan

Summary: The study demonstrated that supplementing common carp with 3% CMO can significantly enhance growth, improve immune systems, antioxidant activity, and resistance to A. hydrophila.

AQUACULTURE (2022)

Review Fisheries

Established non-indigenous species increased by 40% in 11 years in the Mediterranean Sea

Argyro Zenetos, Paolo G. Albano, Eduardo Lopez Garcia, Nir Stern, Konstantinos Tsiamis, Marika Galanidi

Summary: This study undertakes a significant revision of the non-indigenous species list in the Mediterranean Sea, with 14 species being removed and the total number of validated NIS approaching 1000. Mollusca have the highest diversity among established and casual NIS. Between 2011 and 2021, 42% of newly reported species were established.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Fisheries

Partial substitution of fish meal by Clostridium autoethanogenum protein in the diets of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)

Shujie Zhu, Weihua Gao, Zhengyong Wen, Shuyan Chi, Yuhui Shi, Wei Hu, Beiping Tan

Summary: The study indicates that replacing fish meal with CAP can improve the feed efficiency and reduce the feed conversion rate of largemouth bass, without significant effects on whole-body composition. Additionally, it enhances the digestive capacity and antioxidant index of the intestine.

AQUACULTURE REPORTS (2022)